Around 50 women safely evacuated after major fire at warehouse in Bengaluru

Around 50 women were safely evacuated after a major fire broke out at a warehouse here and spread to a four-storey PG accommodation and nearby residential buildings, police said on Tuesday. The fire broke out at around 12.50 am (Sunday) at the warehouse in Nandini Layout, which stored banners and LED screens for distribution, they said. No casualties were reported, police said. According to officials, the fire spread rapidly, engulfing the PG building and adjoining houses following which around 50 women staying in the PG were safely evacuated. CCTV footage showed some women jumping down in desperation as thick smoke and fire engulfed the structure. Following the incident, two vehicles, including a two-wheeler parked in front of the warehouse, were completely gutted. Fire and Emergency Services personnel rushed to the spot with two fire tenders and subsequently, the fire was brought under control, officials said. A case of accidental fire was registered at Nandini Layout police station and a short circuit is suspected to be the reason behind it, police said, adding that further investigations are underway.

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